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Beach cleanup projects play a crucial role in preserving our coastlines and protecting marine ecosystems. These initiatives bring together communities, volunteers, and organizations to remove litter and debris from beaches, preventing Pollution from entering the ocean. In this article, we will explore ten successful beach cleanup projects from around the world that have made a significant impact in keeping our beaches… Read More
The largest marsh restoration project in Louisiana’s history—rebuilding nearly 3,000 acres of marsh in Lake Borgne—is nearing completion. The $114.7 million project—stretching a little more than 6 miles in length—is expected to be finished under budget by the end of 2025. Read more from USA Today Network. Source
The project was started to fix an area of the beach that degraded over the years as a result of storms and other issues. Source
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has finalized the Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) general permit for Small Suction Dredge Mining. The general permit authorizes small suction dredge mining operators within the state of Idaho to discharge into Waters of the United States. The permit identifies the pollutants of concern, required limits for… Read More
Shore beach towns look for immediate fixes while nature strips away the sand Beach season is a real cliffhanger in North Wildwood. Ravaged dunes look like they’ve been bulldozed. It’s skinny beach — brutally stripped of sand by erosion — can almost disappear under a high tide in some sections. “High tide — there’s no… Read More
BALTIMORE – These new photos, courtesy of the Maryland State Police Aviation Command, show the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the shrinking amount of steel wreckage remaining in Baltimore’s Fort McHenry Federal Channel. Unified Command cleared a 400-foot-wide swath of the federal channel May 20, permitting all pre-collapse, deep-draft commercial vessels transit of the Port… Read More
This group is getting its hands dirty while protecting our shores. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation did its marsh restoration project on the island. The marshes are important as they act as a natural barrier for future storms. The Gulf Ridge Preserve was one of Sanibel’s worst affected areas by Hurricane Ian. This unique piece of land is… Read More
Abstract Sandy beaches in Southern California are experiencing rising coastal erosion due to changes in precipitation patterns and urban growth. As a result, beach nourishment is necessary for mitigation. In our study, we forecast the rates of shoreline retreat and the required volumes of sand nourishment to mitigate it for the coming decades. We employ… Read More
ROCHESTER — Planned Silver Lake dredging and the possible replacement of the Silver Lake Dam will be the topics of a pair of information sessions in June. The city announced the sessions on Wednesday as an opportunity for Rochester residents and others to hear from the staff regarding the proposed project, the status of proposals, phasing options… Read More
The removal of tons of sediment from the lake in Riverside’s Fairmount Park could facilitate the return of pedal boats at the recreational site, officials said Wednesday. On Tuesday night, the Riverside City Council unanimously approved a $925,000 contract with Riverdale-based MidCal Dredging Inc. to pull 26,000 cubic yards of muck out of Fairmount Lake,… Read More
North Wildwood’s Beach Dredging Project Explained There have been so many questions about the upcoming North Wildwood’s Emergency Beach Dredging Project so we decided to make a video and an article breaking down everything we know. You can watch the video at the bottom of this article. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is… Read More
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WPDE) — A dredging project that pumped nearly 600,000 cubic yards of sand across Murrells Inlet and Garden City Beach is now complete. It’s a task that took the Army Corps of Engineers just a few months to finish. If you’re walking on Garden City Beach and decide to head southeast, the Atlantic… Read More
US Congressman from Louisiana Garret Graves has confirmed that a number of key projects entailing dredging, flood protection, and infrastructure works will receive funding totalling nearly US$600 million. The work plan is the regular release of how the US Army Corps of Engineers will be funding its projects, after the passage of the annual congressional… Read More
U.S. dredging company Curtin Maritime hosts Commander of U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Task Force Virgin Islands Puerto Rico (TF-VIPR), Colonel Charles Decker on the dredge DB AVALON. Curtin Maritime has mobilized the DB AVALON for the San Juan Harbor deepening project. The American flag Jones Act dredge DB AVALON is state-of-the-Art and one of… Read More
BALTIMORE — Along with the removal of the M/V Dali, salvage crews expanded the Port of Baltimore limited access channel to a width of 400 feet and a depth of 50 feet on May 20, allowing for the transit of all deep-draft commercial vessels calling on the Port of Baltimore. The M/V Dali was refloated one… Read More